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SL60 PLJ

2010 Abarth 500

Red Petrol 1368cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Jun 2027
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

89,333 mi
Last recorded89,333 miles
Recorded on20 Jun 2026
Typical for 2010 Abarth 50051,997 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSL60 PLJ
MakeAbarth
Model500
Year2010
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,368cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Jun 2026 89,333 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing slight crossion (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt 2 seats rear

Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides rear tyres wearing inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced rear cross mamber area and under the floor few places (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 7 Jun 2025 85,024 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear tyre wearing and nearing 2mm

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt 2 seats rear

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced cross mamber and under the floor few places (6.1.1 (c) (i))

plastic cover fitted top of the engine and under the floor

Pass 8 Jun 2024 79,454 miles

Offside Front tyre wearing and nearing 2mm

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt 2 seats rear

Rear Inner both sides rear tyres wearing inner edges

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced cross mamber and under the floor few places (6.1.1 (c) (i))

plastic cover fitted top of the engine and under the floor

Pass 6 Jun 2023 73,727 miles

Rear axle corroded

Rear exhaust box deteriorated

Pass 25 May 2022 72,703 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 23 May 2022 72,703 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Parking brake lever defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Parking brake lever defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

Offside Front Driver's door likely to open inadvertently or not remain closed (6.2.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 20 May 2021 70,800 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both front (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both rear (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear axle corroded

Rear exhaust box corroded

Fail 18 May 2021 70,798 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low both front (4.1.2 (a))

Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake cable insecure (1.1.15 (c))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both front (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge close to legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both rear (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 28 May 2020 61,346 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 26 May 2020 61,344 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust silencer insecure clamp missing (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Daytime running light not working

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 8 Feb 2019 54,199 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 7 Feb 2019 54,196 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front daytime driving light not working

Pass 23 Jan 2018 43,943 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 22 Jan 2018 43,943 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 10 Nov 2016 32,944 miles

rear silencer outer skin deteriorated

Pass 29 Oct 2014 26,431 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2013 16,721 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

How Reliable is the Abarth 500?

Based on 88,456 MOT tests across 6,683 vehicles.

76.7%
Pass Rate
4,666
Miles/Year
17
Year Lifespan
6,683
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 1,205
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 599
Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush 523
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SL60 PLJ is a 2010 Abarth 500 in Red with a 1,368cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

Across all 2010 Abarth 500 models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.2% with a typical mileage of 51,997 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Abarth 500 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 1,205 recorded failures. If you're considering buying SL60 PLJ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Abarth 500 typically stays on UK roads for around 17 years. At 16 years old, this Abarth 500 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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SL60 PLJ is a 2010 Abarth 500, first registered on 29 October 2010.

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